Linda’s POVChris was in London and I had not gotten a phone call from him since he left. I was a bit worried about him but again, he was a grown man; a Kingston, to be exact, so of course he would be able to take care of himself. Yeah, honestly, having him leave had hurt me a bit. But I guess I deserved it considering that I had canceled our date also. So I guess it was now even. Where was I right now? I was in a car, driving my way to Fallon’s place. And yeah, the fact that Mitch was alive still seemed like a fever dream to me, but nevertheless, I was starting to embrace it, but very slowly. As I navigated through the familiar streets, so many thoughts raced through my mind. The events of the past few days still had me reeling, struggling to make sense of the chaos that decided to become friends with me. Mitch, alive after all this time. The mere thought sent a shiver down my spine, a mix of relief and disbelief coursing through me. I could not believe that he had faked his dea
Linda’s POVFallon’s reassurance about Chris brought a small measure of relief, but it was fleeting. But it was more than that. It was not just about my husband, even though what she had explained made me feel a bit better about it all, it was more about what was going on in me. As the miles stretched on, the anticipation of reaching our destination weighed heavily on me. And I don’t think that it was only me, when I glanced in the rearview mirror, I caught a glimpse of Fallon, she looked lost in thought, her eyes glossy and her face filled with an emotion that I could not decipher. Glancing at Mitch, he was asleep. Of course, he was. I rolled my eyes and scoffed very faintly as I looked back at the road. The small town held the promise of answers, but it also loomed as a battleground where the truth would clash with the shadows of deception. I did not like how I had acquired the information about the town. It had been Chris’s and my date, I should have put everything aside and pu
Linda’s POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I stood face to face with the guard, his weapon trained on me with unwavering intensity.The weight of the moment pressed down on me, threatening to crush me beneath its suffocating grip. But despite the fear coursing through my veins, I refused to back down. This was a risk I had chosen to take, a gamble in the high-stakes game we found ourselves playing. “We mean no harm,” I said with a firm tone, staring directly into his eyes, adrenaline coursing through me. “We just need to speak with your superior. It’s a matter of importance.” Where did all that boldness come from? When had I become so brave and courageous? I never even knew that I had it in me. But maybe it had always been there, and for the past couple of weeks, after being dragged on the very floors of hell, it developed. And now, it was finally showing. But to be honest, this was one of the craziest things I had done in my life. The guard’s gaze bore into mine, his expressio
Linda’s POVThe weight of the failure hung heavy in the air as we trudged back to the parking lot. Each step felt like a reminder of what had just happened and the consequences we now faced. Especially me. I glanced at Mitch, his expression mirroring my own sense of defeat. “I don’t know,” I admitted, my voice heavy with resignation. “I have no idea what we do now.”Fallon was nowhere to be seen, her absence a sharp reminder of the rift that had formed between us. I could not blame her for being angry – I had let her down, just like I had let Chris down. Mitch slid into the passenger seat beside me, his silence echoing the weight of our shared disappointment. “I guess we go home,” He said finally, his voice smeared with resignation. Home. The word held a bittersweet promise, a reminder of what I had done. Home, the word reminded me of my husband. And what did that remind me of? Failing him. I started the car and decided to give Fallon a call before leaving, but as expected, she di
Linda’s POVAs I sent the message to Fallon, a wave of uncertainty washed over me. Was this really the decision? Could I really walk away from everything that had happened, from the tangled web of lies and deceit that had already ensnared me?But deep down, I knew that I couldn’t continue down this path. The weight of my conscience was too heavy to bear, and the thought of just making things worse was unbearable. I just wanted a way out. With a heavy heart, I pressed send and watched as the message disappeared into the digital ether. There was no turning back now. As I lay in bed, the events of the day played over and over in my mind, each moment seared into my memory like a brand. The guilt that I had been trying to ignore gnawed at me, a reminder that I had f*cked up. It was late and it had been a long day, I closed my eyes and allowed sleep to claim me, hoping that tomorrow would bring some semblance of peace and clarity. When morning came, there was no sun beaming in my eyes.
Linda’s POVLost while watching the car, I barely noticed the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air. It was only when the machine beeped, signaling that the coffee was ready, that I snapped out of my reverie. Pouring myself a cup, took a hesitant sip, the warmth spreading through me like a comforting embrace. I then went back to the window and saw that the person had already parked the vehicle so I expected them to be at the door any minute now. It was not one of Chris’s cars so I didn’t think it was him, but it could be a rental. The front door made a sound, signaling that someone was walking in. With my coffee in my hand, I walked over to the source of the sound. Then I saw her, it was Fallon. I breathed out an air of relief. “Fallon?” She was dressed in something warm and had a dull look in her eyes. “We need to talk,” She replied before walking away and heading to the living room. I followed her, my mind going to the text I had sent her last night. I had a feeling
Linda’s POVDid I have a choice? Maybe. But what I do know that I had was a chance to be free; an opportunity to free myself from the claws of Fallon Knight. I understood her pain, even if not fully, but I got it. But also, that did not mean that I was willing to give up my life and personal life goals for hers. I was going to try my best to fulfill my part of this contract and to do it as quickly as I could so I could go back to my life. Maybe even after it all, I would go back to the United States. I just hoped that I would not be going alone and would still have a husband by then. I nodded slowly, swallowing hard against the lump forming in my throat. “I understand,” I murmured, my voice a bit weak. I sighed before continuing. “I will do whatever it takes to see this through.” Fallon smiled. “That’s more like it.” She then proceeded to open her bag, pulling out a file and handing it to me before closing the expensive bag. “You failed me when it came to our little road trip tha
Linda’s POVIt was the next day, and Chris was still out of the country. I had tried to reach out to him over and over but had no luck. I did not know if he was safe, pissed at me, or just needed space.To be honest, I just needed him to communicate with me. But so far, so good, it was radio silence. I had tried to escape from Fallon’s claws but I guess she had them sunk in my flesh way too deep and I could not easily get away. She had given me a mission, and although it seemed risky, at least I had some leverage over her this time. Was I worried that she had been at the house yesterday? No, not really. I mean, I was concerned because I knew that there were security cameras almost everywhere in the compound, but there was no way that I was going to confront Mr. Jacobs again. I knew that he would tell Chris about her visit once he came back, or maybe he had already done. But quite frankly, I already had a plan about that. I was going to tell him the truth. I was going to tell him t